Greene Family Grant: Listen To Learn
- School Year: 2025-2026
- Applicants: Ellen Cercone
- School: Norfeldt School
- Subjects: Language Arts, Diversity/Equity, Other (Reading comprehension and listening skills)
This grant supports the purchase of multiple portable audiobook devices preloaded with single or multiple titles for the Norfeldt Elementary School library. These devices are durable, do not require internet, and reduce students' screen time, but their high cost exceeds typical library budgets. This expense limits the library's ability to offer diverse materials and support struggling readers. By acquiring high-quality, award-winning audiobooks and pairing them with existing print texts, students will be able to view the physical book while listening to it read aloud. This will help to improve decoding skills and increase student engagement. These audiobooks will also differentiate learning experiences and foster inclusivity, particularly for readers who need additional support.